Glaucophane and Microcline Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Microcline physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Glaucophane and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Glaucophane and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.